Description

Cyclododecylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity organic ester building block valued for its unique cyclic structure and functional group versatility. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of complex molecules with specific steric and chemical properties. It serves as a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fragrance industries seeking to create novel compounds with enhanced performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring a bulky, lipophilic moiety to modulate bioavailability and receptor binding.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structure contributes to the stability and efficacy of the final active ingredient.
• Specialty Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for macrocyclic musks and other high-value aroma chemicals, prized for their persistence and unique olfactory profiles.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers, imparting specific flexibility, thermal stability, or solubility characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex carbon skeletons via reactions like alkylation, reduction, or hydrolysis.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Precursor: Utilized in the development of organic electronic materials and liquid crystal displays (LCDs) due to its defined molecular geometry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclododecylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	93190-53-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₀O₂
Molecular Weight	254.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl Cyclododecylacetate; Ethyl 2-Cyclododecylacetate; Cyclododecylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Cyclododecylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl (Cyclododecyl)acetate; Cyclododecyl Ethyl Acetate; Acetic Acid, Cyclododecyl-, Ethyl Ester; Ethyl Cyclododecylethanoate
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Quality Control

Our Cyclododecylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.